Palm oil is one of the most consumed vegetable oil in the world, with the most diverse applications in the industry.
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Geography of oil palm is subject of debate
Study Group of the University of Pará shows results of research on palm oil and its impacts on the population.
New study examines environmental impacts of oil palm in Pará
Despite gaining more and more fans, the palm culture may not represent the promising future dreamed of by farmers
Unpublished report highlights the costs of expansion of oil palm in northeastern of Pará
With funds from the National Program for Strengthening Family Agriculture, planting of palm grows in Para. Benefits to farmers, however, are questionable.
Expansion of oil palm in the Amazon creates problems
While new developments are deployed by big companies, family farmers which are the basis of the process coexist with a very heavy journeys and few guarantees.